Overview :
This role will take the lead on technical tax issues related to the global firm's tax and filing obligations, primarily focused outside the US.
There will be involvement with all offices in the global footprint. This role needs to liaise closely with the NY-based tax team who currently handle all US and foreign compliance tax matters and global partnership accounting.
Responsibilities :
BEPS Pillar Two drafting and compliance
Issuing inter-company invoices for re-charges and income recognition
Liaising with the Firm’s NY tax team regarding global tax reporting & compliance predominantly for the partners located outside the US
Liaising with Firm’s NY tax team on US foreign tax credit reporting for US partners
Understanding the firm’s overall entity & tax structure and helping advise on efficient tax structuring
Maintaining non-US partners tax reserves for review by the US Tax Team
Developing global model(s) of partner income and distribution
Managing the relationships outside the US with the firm’s external professional advisers, lead tax partners in various offices and local tax authorities as needed
Proactively monitoring the potential consequences of changes in tax legislation and of the firm’s economics and advising the business on appropriate actions
Other ad hoc duties related to international taxation matters and partner remuneration and accounting such as but not limited to;
VAT and client-related withholding taxes
Japanese QII
Secondments
Lateral partner recruitment
Lawyer Relocations
New office establishment
Range : $150,000 to $200,000 (DOE)
Qualifications :
International law firm experience
ACA or ACCA qualified accountant or qualified by equivalent experience
Knowledge of US, UK and foreign tax required
Good experience with transfer pricing required
A good understanding of a multi-currency environment.
An understanding of costs and balance sheet accounting
Demonstrated ability to think strategically and influence executive-level stakeholder decisions
An ability to present complex information in a clear and simple way
Able to work thoroughly with good attention to detail
Act with discretion and diplomacy with an appreciation for the confidential nature of the work
A good communicator
Able to prioritise and manage tasks in a high-pressure environment and meet strict deadlines
Flexible, team-player